Cataract & LASIK Surgeon
Dr. Matt Nichols, MD
Cataract, LASIK & Refractive Surgery Specialist
Dr. Matt Nichols is a cataract and LASIK surgeon who helps patients make informed, personalized decisions about vision correction. He offers cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, LASIK, ICL, and PRK, with a focus on choosing the safest and most appropriate option for each patient’s eyes, lifestyle, and long-term goals. His philosophy is simple:
“Great care is not about selling surgery. It is about helping patients make the right decision for their vision and their life.”
Meet Your Surgeon
Meet Dr. Matt Nichols
Cataract & Refractive Experience
Dr. Matt Nichols is a cataract and LASIK surgeon at Greenberg LASIK, specializing in cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, LASIK, ICL, and PRK. His approach is rooted in personalized planning, honest communication, and helping patients choose the option that best fits their eyes, lifestyle, and long-term vision goals.
Using advanced diagnostic testing and modern technology, including WaveLight and Contoura platforms, Dr. Nichols evaluates each patient’s eye health, visual needs, and daily lifestyle before recommending a procedure. Whether a patient is considering LASIK, PRK, ICL, RLE, or cataract surgery, his goal is to recommend the safest and most effective option.
“There is no one-size-fits-all answer in vision correction. The best option depends on your eyes, your lifestyle, and your visual goals.”
What sets Dr. Nichols apart is his commitment to honest guidance and continuity of care. Patients see the same trusted team throughout their experience, from consultation to surgery and post-operative visits. As someone who has personally experienced refractive surgery, Dr. Nichols understands how life-changing clearer vision can be and guides patients with both clinical expertise and firsthand perspective.
Education and Credentials
Undergraduate: University of Louisville
Medical School: University of Louisville
Residency: Brooke Army Medical Center
Fellowship: Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Academic / Teaching Affiliations: Vanderbilt University Medical Center and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Professional Membership: American Academy of Ophthalmology
Why Patients Trust Dr. Matt Nichols
Honest guidance, advanced options and personalized surgical care
Cataract and refractive surgery expertise
Dr. Nichols offers cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, LASIK, ICL, and PRK, helping patients explore the option that best fits their eyes and goals.
Personalized procedure recommendations
Every recommendation is based on detailed eye measurements, overall eye health, lifestyle needs, visual priorities, and long-term goals.
Advanced LASIK technology
Uses WaveLight and Contoura technology to help customize LASIK treatment planning for appropriate candidates.
Continuity of care
Patients see the same trusted team throughout consultation, surgery, and post-operative care, creating a more connected and reassuring experience.
Honest communication
Dr. Nichols believes in recommending surgery only when it is truly the right fit. If a procedure is not in the patient’s best interest, he will say so.
Firsthand refractive surgery experience
As a refractive surgery patient himself, Dr. Nichols understands the life-changing impact clearer vision can have.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Matt Nichols
What procedures does Dr. Matt Nichols specialize in?
Dr. Nichols specializes in cataract surgery, LASIK, refractive lens exchange, ICL, and PRK.
How many procedures has Dr. Nichols performed?
Dr. Nichols has performed more than 800 cataract and refractive procedures.
What technology does Dr. Nichols use?
Dr. Nichols uses advanced diagnostic planning and modern laser technology, including WaveLight and Contoura platforms for appropriate LASIK candidates.
How does Dr. Nichols choose the right procedure?
Dr. Nichols evaluates each patient’s eye health, anatomy, lifestyle, and visual goals before recommending a procedure. His goal is to choose the safest and most effective option for each patient.
What if I am not a LASIK candidate?
Greenberg LASIK offers alternatives including PRK, ICL, refractive lens exchange, and cataract surgery for patients who may not qualify for LASIK.
Does Dr. Nichols offer cataract surgery?
Yes. Dr. Nichols offers cataract surgery and helps patients evaluate lens options based on their eye health, astigmatism, lifestyle, and vision goals.
Does cataract surgery hurt?
Cataract surgery is typically very comfortable. Numbing medication is used, and most patients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure.
Has Dr. Nichols had refractive surgery himself?
Yes. Dr. Nichols has personally experienced refractive surgery, which helps him understand the patient perspective and the impact clearer vision can have on daily life.
Does Dr. Nichols currently teach?
Yes. Dr. Nichols is currently teaching Vanderbilt and Arkansas residents at Fort Campbell.
Ready to find out which vision correction option is right for you?
Meet with Dr. Matt Nichols and the Greenberg LASIK team for a personalized evaluation and learn which cataract or vision correction option best fits your eyes, lifestyle, and goals.